Reducing the Stigma of Maternal Mental Health Disorders
Advocates are hopeful that by normalizing the prevalence of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), more women will understand the differences between the baby blues and postpartum depression. Greater awareness will allow for the realization that “something’s not right”— with me, my wife, my sister, my daughter, and thus more screenings for prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. PMADs are very treatable with professional help. With help you will feel better.
3 Differences Between Postpartum Depression and The Baby Blues
People often confuse the Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression. Some like to say that all moms have a bit of postpartum. Have you heard that? When I hear that I presume they're not sure what the difference is between the Baby Blues, which are normal mood fluctuations after having a baby, and something more serious like Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Anxiety.